10-15-2020, 11:08 AM
Hi Ian,
Great to hear from across the pond! Mine is definitely the Acert engine, actually a "MXS" serial number. It was not the one advertised with the stacker trailer though. I was told by Newell that it was one of the 2008 show coaches so it was specified by Newell for that model year. The paint is in extremely good condition showing only mild road nicks on the lower surfaces. I really enjoy keeping it that way. It currently shows 109k miles. I do very regular maintenance and really enjoy at least attempting to fix whatever issues arise. So far that has included a new engine radiator, cracked charge air cooler, all CAC flexible boots and clamps replaced, hours of air leak searching and fixing, roof air replacement, hydraulic pump replacement, and the lists goes on and on. The one job I did not tackle was a front slide(the biggest one in my coach) seal replacement. That was handled by Oregon Motor Coach in Eugene, OR and they did an incredible job! Your thoughts on oil analysis are spot on for anyone with a diesel engine. I have personally had an oil analysis prolong an in frame rebuild on one of my semi trucks nearly a half a million miles by giving us the chance to replace main bearings instead of the entire engine!
Please stay in touch, Ian, as will I. Our experiences keeping these beautiful machines up to spec will most likely help a lot of other folks. I know I'm in debt to the people here for all they have helped we with over the years, without even knowing it!
Scott,
Great to hear from across the pond! Mine is definitely the Acert engine, actually a "MXS" serial number. It was not the one advertised with the stacker trailer though. I was told by Newell that it was one of the 2008 show coaches so it was specified by Newell for that model year. The paint is in extremely good condition showing only mild road nicks on the lower surfaces. I really enjoy keeping it that way. It currently shows 109k miles. I do very regular maintenance and really enjoy at least attempting to fix whatever issues arise. So far that has included a new engine radiator, cracked charge air cooler, all CAC flexible boots and clamps replaced, hours of air leak searching and fixing, roof air replacement, hydraulic pump replacement, and the lists goes on and on. The one job I did not tackle was a front slide(the biggest one in my coach) seal replacement. That was handled by Oregon Motor Coach in Eugene, OR and they did an incredible job! Your thoughts on oil analysis are spot on for anyone with a diesel engine. I have personally had an oil analysis prolong an in frame rebuild on one of my semi trucks nearly a half a million miles by giving us the chance to replace main bearings instead of the entire engine!
Please stay in touch, Ian, as will I. Our experiences keeping these beautiful machines up to spec will most likely help a lot of other folks. I know I'm in debt to the people here for all they have helped we with over the years, without even knowing it!
Scott,
Scott & Deanna Puhlman
2008 Newell #1215 45'8", Cat C-15 ACERT, Allison MH4000HD